Drivers back rest
Cruiser
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 154
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From: Winkler MB. Can.
go adjustable
I have both, but only use the adjustable one, it's much better. On a longer ride it's nice to make minor changes just to change position a bit. I will often adjust the backrest when I take of my jacket. Highly recommended!
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Charleston, SC
Don't waste your money on Harley.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Susanville CA
Bought my 2015 Ultra Limited used and it has the Harley adjustable one on it. I like it allot. I rode a 2001 road glide previously with no back rest and I have to say that I am much more comfortable after a long day in the saddle. It does push me forward a bit. and I am only 5'8" and swinging my leg over sucks I might try the stand on left side floorboard method. Sometime I stand on right side and slip my leg thru and get on the bike that way. Never tried a non adjustable.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: FL
I think the only person who can decide it it's worth it is YOU. I have had BOTH. I had a herniated disc back in 2001 moving some stuff around in the motorpool which led to surgery. I tried the fixed backrest, it got mailed back home after two days on a long trip. I tried the adjustable, same thing happened and both are sold. Best thing I did was daily core exercises to strengthen my inner core muscles. Today, I ride with the Lepera Mustang seat which supports my lower back just perfectly "for me". Have you asked your local dealer if they have one you can try?? Or maybe a used bike in their inventory with one already installed?? Good luck in your quest, it's a tough one.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Joplin, MO
I also have the Mustang seat with Mustang backrest. It can be adjusted by moving the mounting bracket forward or back in the 3 mounting hole options, and then the pad itself can be adjusted up and down or front to back. I had the HD adjustable and didnt care for it. it is a very thick pad and moved me forward to the point I was setting in the family jewels.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,096
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From: Joplin, MO
AND it slides straight up out of the mount if you want to remove temporarily or whatever. Last post I promise.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2016
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From: Salem IN
Thank everyone for the replies.
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: East Coast, USA
I'd like to add, that the adjustable backrest does require a bit of maintenance. I've had the Suspa Varilock pneumatic shock lockup a few times on me. Just the other day I sprayed down the piston with some WD-40. I also sprayed the WD-40 on the various fasteners that move/rotate on the mounting base. That seems to fix the issue. On my bike it seems like the components on the mounting base get covered in dust, dirt, etc.